Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

You'll want seconds and then some of this creamy butternut squash mac and cheese recipe that's both husband and kid approved.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
262 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Place cooked squash in the bowl of a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in cooked pasta, milk, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper until completely blended and creamy. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup skim milk
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese
  • 0.125 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

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